Name: Oriental Art: Chinese Famille Verte Bok Choy Porcelain Footed Bowl
Brand: Shift2ThriftVintage
SKU: Listing 056-August-2026
Price: 1950.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Oriental Art: Chinese Famille Verte Bok Choy Porcelain Footed Bowl

Vintage Chinese Famille Verte hand-painted porcelain bowl meticulously decorated in the highly collectible Bok Choy pattern. This multi-lobed, octagonal piece showcases vibrant graduated green cabbage leaves extending from a central unglazed well, beautifully interspersed with enamelled insects including a detailed dragonfly, ladybug, and butterfly.

The "Bok Choy" or Chinese cabbage motif is a deeply rooted symbol in Chinese culture where "Bai Cai" sounds phonetically identical to "hundred wealths," representing prosperity and good fortune. The base bears a clear red-stamped four-character square seal mark reading "Qianlong Nian Zhi" (乾隆年製), which is an apocryphal mark widely used on high-quality decorative porcelain during the mid-to-late 20th century. This standalone artisan piece does not belong to a standard Western dinnerware registry but remains a highly sought-after traditional oriental collectible that complements mixed-pattern heritage display cabinets.

Hand-painted Chinese porcelain bowl in pristine condition.
Striking octagonal multi-lobed rim structure with an ochre-glazed foot ring.
Vibrant overglaze green enamel work paired with crisp white leaf stalks.
Highly detailed insect portraiture including overglaze butterflies and dragonflies.
Heavyweight, resonant porcelain body typical of vintage mid-century export quality.

In Chinese porcelain art, the pairing of cabbage leaves with butterflies and beetles is purposeful iconography; the insects introduce movement and represent longevity, ensuring that the wealth symbolized by the cabbage endures through generations.

Made in China, c. 1970s, making this bowl approximately 47–56 years old in 2026.

Each piece is researched with care and supported by comprehensive historical notes drawn from available sources, comparative analysis, and archival references. While I am not a certified appraiser or authentication specialist, my attributions reflect careful independent research and may be refined as new evidence emerges. These notes are offered to enrich understanding and appreciation of each item, rather than as formal guarantees of age, provenance, or authenticity.

Diameter 24.5cm, Height 9cm.

Excellent vintage condition.

Visible Flaws: Completely free of modern chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or restorations; features minor factory-inherent underglaze kiln pinholes, minor early production glaze skips along the exterior stalks, and light shelf wear on the bottom base rim.

R 1,950.00

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